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03-28-2005, 03:00 PM
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Psycho
Location: portland, or
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Mercedes SL65
I went to my job interview last week in St. Louis and after about three hours with the owners and other managers, the CEO asked me what my hobbies are, naturally I said "cars". He then proceeded to ask me if I saw anything in the parking lot that I like. "yeah, that SL55 is nice"...
"No, thats an SL65, would you like to drive it?" he said. After about 30 seconds of not breathing, I said "yes, please" All the eyes dropped at that moment, he just got the car two weeks prior, and its under 1k miles and still being broken in. His son's who are the VP's have not even driven this car! So, we walk to the hallway to fetch the keys, he ask's if I am familiar with "keyless-go" I said yes, but my escort does not have it. Walking out of the building, there it is, in two parking spaces so nobody gets close, the prettiest Mercedes I have ever seen. Black on black, 19 inch wheels, 15inch eight piston brakes.... So I get in, familiarize myself with a car that is slightly different than my 89 escort. Push the start button on the gear shifter and it roars to life, I heave never, never heard something that sounded like this car, it actually resonates in your chest.... He asks if I like to drive fast, "yes, but this is your baby, I am not going to hurt your 200k machine" "don't worry" he says, yeah right, I can imagine my wife hanging me for the bill if I even scratched it. Anyways, so I I pull out on the street and give it a little gas, there goes 40, 60, 80! but I barely even touched it. Then he says, "josh, this is a deserted street, no cops, besides, the radar detector is right here, GET ON IT!" HOLY ****! the pedal hits the floor and the tail snaps out just a little, then the traction comes on and boom, 100, 130, 140, brakes!!! "we are on a side street in a St. Louis business park, I gotta slow down" I am thinking to myself. "Take a right up here, lets get on the freeway, and floor it, pass the guy up ahead before you merge, you can do it". "OK" but I am feeling a little speed drunk, yeah, I wanna pass that ******* too. 125mph before I got on the freeway, I didn't even need to shift, this car does not even feel like it has a transmission, more like 1 gear that just keeps going and going. so I slow down to about 70mph and settle in for a cruise when the boss says "get over in the third lane but punch it as you change lanes" "OK" BAM, pedal hits the floor again, by the time I am in the third lane, 135mph. and the biggest **** eating grin I have ever felt.(****, I am still grinning writing this a week later). I think it's good that this car has a gevernor at 150 or so because that speed is so easy in the car and so addictive, I could see myself needing rehab soon.... I drove it for about a mile more before the next exit came on, and at this point I am trying to call my caraholic brother to let him hear the beast, but no answer, oh well, next time Jordy... Well, the trip back to the office was slower, but damn, I will never forget the ride. Oh yeah, I got the job too! 604hp Biturbo v12 738 lbs torque 0-60 3.8 1/4 11.8
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03-28-2005, 06:08 PM
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Location: texas
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Anyway, those germans sure do know how to make some damn good cars. I have a 525i and love it, absolutely love it. I have a friend of mine that just bought a new BMW M5. What a ride that is. Mercedes are great cars too. Not being rude here, I just happen to like BMWs a little better.
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03-28-2005, 08:19 PM
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Psycho
Location: portland, or
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BMW M5 = 394hp New V10 M5 = 500hp 390lbs torque SL65 = 604hp 738lbs torque It seriously had more grunt than the jet I left St. Louis on. I just sat there in the plane at takeoff and said "this is nothing compared to the mercedes."
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03-28-2005, 09:05 PM
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Natalie Portman is sexy.
Location: The Outer Rim
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Man, that is awesome. I wish the bosses I had in the past were that cool. I love Mercedes-Benz, well practically all German cars. I have a '05 E55 AMG, not as badass as the SL65, but I love it. Its got a AMG built 5.5L supercharged V8 @ 469HP, 515lbs of torque. Its probably the most fun-to-drive car I've ever driven. The brakes took a few days to get used to (they are kind of touchy), and the gas mileage isn't the best (14mpg city, 21mpg highway), but overall I'm glad I bought it. Its so much better than my Lincoln LS, which is a great little car itself.
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03-29-2005, 02:29 AM
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Location: Leeds, UK
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04-04-2005, 06:39 PM
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Addict
Location: Amish-land, PA
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Starting price is a mere $180,000. I'll be able to buy one...oh, in fifty years or so.
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04-05-2005, 06:31 PM
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Junkie
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Is the SL65 the most expensive "non-racing" Mercedes or are there more expensive ones still?
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04-05-2005, 08:28 PM
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Psycho
Location: PA
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Last edited by stingc; 04-05-2005 at 09:32 PM.. |
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04-08-2005, 08:24 AM
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Transfer Agent
Location: NYC
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For those interested - specs from their website:
engine type. . Intercooled supercharged, 90 degree V-8, high-pressure die cast alloy block, alloy heads displacement. . 5.5 L bore. . 3.82 in stroke. . 3.62 in compression ratio. . 9.0:1 output. . 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm torque. . 516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm valve gear. . Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder redline. . 6,500 rpm drivetrain type. . 5-speed SpeedShift™ automatic with Touch Shift and fingertip manual mode final drive ratio. . 2.65 1st gear. . 3.59 2nd gear. . 2.19 3rd gear. . 1.41 4th gear. . 1.00 5th gear. . 0.83 reverse gear. . 3.17 performance acceleration1 . . 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds top speed. . 155 mph (Limited) 1. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load. I think I may have a new favorite car. So did you get the job?
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I've yet to dephile myself... Last edited by troit; 04-08-2005 at 08:46 AM.. |
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04-09-2005, 05:46 PM
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Psycho
Location: portland, or
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MSRP $182,820.00* EngineAMG-built twin-turbocharged 6.0L SOHC 36-valve V-12 engine Net Power 604 hp @ 5500 rpm Net Torque 738 lb-ft @ 2,000 - 4,000 rpm I have pics of the car I drove if anybody wants them, just message me....
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